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ECPK 480 - Childcare Programming, Administration and Supervision, Birth-PreK

(3 credits)
Prerequisite: ECPK 420 (formerly ECPK 490); and ECPK 481, which must be taken concurrently; and 2.5 GPA both overall and in the major; and acceptance into Early Education and Care professional education program; formal application required
This course focuses on the information and skills necessary for operating, managing and supervising high quality early childhood programs. Topics include: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) licensing regulations, QRIS and NAEYC standards, establishing program policies, administrative responsibilities, fiscal management, staff supervision and development, program evaluation, family involvement and rights, hiring procedures, health and safety, environments, selection of materials and community resources. Meets EEC requirements for Director I.